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Gastova: The Witches of Arkana

Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...

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Positive (21) - 95% of the 21 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Dec 6, 2022

Developer:

MechWolf Productions

Publisher:

MechWolf Productions

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Portuguese - Brazil	✔		✔
Simplified Chinese	✔		✔
Traditional Chinese	✔		✔
Japanese	✔		✔

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Leaving Early Access: Jun 15, 2026

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The reason we're offering Early Access to The Witches of Arkana: Gastova is to get in touch with the player base and understand what they want to see in the final product. Our goal is to gather thoughtful feedback from those who play it, so we can make informed improvements and additions that enhance the experience for both current and future players!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Currently, we estimate a few more weeks left of Early Access. We're hoping to transition to full release soon, and we are working on that goal exhaustively!”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to deliver an enjoyable experience, as stable and bug-free as possible, with challenging content influenced by community feedback!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently, we've changed a lot of the original game and added several unique features and quality of life improvements compared to the Alpha release. Content-wise, we have a unique and fun story, tons of enemies and bosses to keep players engaged, and we are still adjusting to make sure everyone has the best gameplay experience possible!”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game will not be priced differently when it releases. However, players who join us during Early Access will receive the Festive Hat DLC for free!”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan on listening and engaging with the community to understand what platformer players are looking for in a game like this. Now that we're in a critical phase of the development, we greatly welcome any suggestions and requests from players!”

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About This Game

⭐A MAGICAL ADVENTURE AWAITS!⭐

Something is amiss with the witches that guard the Elemental Founts of Arkana. Gastova, the current Guardian Witch, sets out on a journey to discover the reason behind the strange behavior of her former classmates and fellow witches, and to restore the founts and their strained friendships to normal.

As long as the bonds between the Guardian Witch and the Founts are restored, Gastova will be able to draw on the power of all the other witches who find her worthy. Defeat the other witches to receive their blessing and awaken Gastova’s power to channel her friends’ magic, and find out the truth behind the mysterious individual sowing all the chaos behind the scenes!

⭐FEATURES⭐

☆ Classic Platformer With a New Perspective

Inspired by classics such as Mega Man, Metroid, and Wonder Boy, Gastova: The Witches of Arkana mixes old and new concepts in a witchy package! With a vast arsenal, Gastova can summon special companions, wear outfits equipped with different mechanics, cast powerful magic with grimoires, and acquire a selection of different weapons to defeat the challenges in her journey!

☆ Many Stand in Your Way

Find and defeat a unique and vast selection of enemies! Each area of the game has its own set of mobs that can only be fought in these places, each with its own abilities to spice up your adventure. By overcoming these enemies, you collect their bestiary entries to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

☆ Powerful Foes Await Your Challenge

Face off against the Fount Guardians and their Protectors in a wild variety of boss battles! Defeat these challenges to receive their blessings, strengthening Gastova in the process. As your bonds with your former friends begin to mend, their powers manifest in many unique forms: Be it with powerful super attacks of your Staff, or in the form of adorable but fierce companions, who will assist Gastova in unique ways

☆ Find Special Weapons and Unlock Powerful Outfits

Acquire powerful staves along the way that grant Gastova unique attacks! They are useful to counter and defeat different enemies found in the world of Arkana. Powerful foes will always have a higher chance of granting you that special Staff!

Find collectibles along the way and unlock special outfits that may modify the way Gastova interacts with her companions, weapons, powers, and even the world around her!

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ or newer
Processor: Intel Core i3-3130M
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 2048 MB available space

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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